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29 de feb. de 2024 · Duke Ellington grew up in Washington, D.C., in a secure middle-class family that encouraged his interests in the fine arts. He began studying piano at age seven, studied art during his high-school years, and was awarded (but did not accept) a scholarship to the Pratt Institute .
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16 de mar. de 2024 · Currently serving on the Vocal Music Department staff at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, mezzo-soprano Monique Spells completed her Doctoral degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Michigan. As a classical singer, she has toured as a performer in Germany, Italy, Trinidad, and Barbados.
20 de mar. de 2024 · With a growing coalition from across DC — including students from School Without Walls, Anacostia High School, Jackson-Reed High School, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and BASIS DC Public Charter School — the student activists returned again and again to SBOE meetings and spoke of the importance of confronting climate change-related inequities in the District.
13 de mar. de 2024 · And of course, his legacy continues in his hometown, with the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Georgetown, now celebrating its 50th year. And maybe you’ve gotten stuck in traffic on DC’s Ellington bridge!
2 de mar. de 2024 · The Duke Ellington School of the Arts, located in Washington, D.C., was named in honor of Duke Ellington. The school provides training in various artistic disciplines, ensuring that his legacy lives on.
Hace 1 día · The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with the American Tap Dance Foundation, is thrilled to announce a monumental celebration in honor of the 125th birthday of the legendary jazz composer and bandleader, Duke Ellington. This grand event will take place at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 8 pm, co-hosted by Mercedes Ellington and Tony Waag.
28 de feb. de 2024 · 🌟 Get ready for a mesmerizing experience! The Dance Class of 2024 proudly presents 'Emergence'—an electrifying dance production. Join us on March 8th at 5:30 PM in the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Theater for an unforgettable showcase! 🎭 General Admission tickets are $15, while Duke Student Admission is just $10.